Serving 393 students in grades 9-12, Excelsior Preparatorty High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excelsior Preparatorty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Excelsior Preparatorty High School's student population of 393 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excelsior Preparatorty High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior Preparatorty High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
81%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Preparatorty High School's ranking?
Excelsior Preparatorty High School is ranked #538 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Excelsior Preparatorty High School often compared to?
Excelsior Preparatorty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences, Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excelsior Preparatorty High School?
The graduation rate of Excelsior Preparatorty High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Excelsior Preparatorty High School?
393 students attend Excelsior Preparatorty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Excelsior Preparatorty High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excelsior Preparatorty High School?
Excelsior Preparatorty High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Excelsior Preparatorty High School offer ?
Excelsior Preparatorty High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Excelsior Preparatorty High School part of?
Excelsior Preparatorty High School is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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